radically

adverb

Definition of radicallynext
as in completely

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Recent Examples of radically The citizens’ group noted that to assume billions of dollars in new special education costs, the state also would have to radically change fiscal practices it’s followed since 2017. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026 By most measures, hedge funds have radically cut their leverage and exposure to tech. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The Starbucks store symbolizes the new development in the area that will radically change the lives of Cabrini families. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 But his data does show the Democrats in a strong position, as of now, to flip seats in five states, an outcome that would radically change the count from today’s 53-47 in favor of the GOP to 52-48 for the Democrats. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radically
  1. completely
  2. wholly
  3. positively
  4. entirely
  5. utterly
  6. totally
  7. absolutely
  8. fully
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  • The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Like Sir Stirling’s 300 SLR, the McLaren version is completely open with no windshield or side windows—only small glass wind deflectors for driver and passenger were added to deflect the bugs.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • Shrunken atoms might allow researchers to pick up on wholly new physics, such as deviations from Newtonian gravity or the existence of particles beyond the Standard Model.
    — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than accepting that condition as a sad reality, Jesus witnessed the truth that God made man wholly good, in His likeness, and free to experience that spiritual reality.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of wholly
Adverb
  • While Musk is overwhelmingly viewed positively by MAGA Republicans, those numbers dip for non-MAGA GOP voters and plummet for independent and Democratic voters.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • One-third of consumers don’t like it when brands use AI and another third of those surveyed said the use of AI could positively influence their purchasing decisions.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • The company is not starting with an entirely untested software platform.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Yamazaki’s Godzilla was entirely computer-generated, and his meticulous approach gave the character new speed and danger.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Instead, this is a song about how being utterly enamored turns the person who’s crushing into a maniac.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And leave it to Rih to make a heather gray sweatsuit—in this case, a crewneck and cuffed drawstring sweatpants—look utterly glamorous.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of utterly
Adverb
  • For Republicans, the flipping of the House chambers throws GOP leadership into uncertainty and means President Donald Trump‘s agenda in his final two years in power will likely be stymied if not totally derailed.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And if a bedroom overhaul is in the cards, Saatva’s upholstered Halle storage platform bed offers a discreet place to stash extra bedding totally out of sight.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of totally
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  • The Nigerian tower made her presence felt early in the game when a Charlotte player went up for a simple put-back only to get absolutely stuffed.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nothing has been easy, so nothing, absolutely nothing, can be assumed at this stage, Giannis Antetokounmpo or no Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There is wheelchair access in all of the public areas, including the spa and swimming pools, as well as two fully accessible rooms located in Building 2 (the central Bauhaus building).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Radically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radically. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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